12 September 2023 IULTCS News – Cancellation of Virtual Portal in 2023 IULTCS Congress The Organizing Committee of the 37th International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) Congress is announcing, with sincere consideration, the cancellation of the virtual portal of the IULTCS Congress in Chengdu, which was originally alongside the on-site conference. After… Continue reading IULTCS News – Cancellation of Virtual Portal in 2023 IULTCS Congress
12 September 2023 Brazilian Leather at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE), in Shanghai It was a great comeback. One of the most important world fairs in the leather sector, the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE), in Shanghai, had been held for the last time in 2019 and its 2023 edition brought huge expectations. With… Continue reading Brazilian Leather at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE), in Shanghai
12 September 2023 LWG deforestation Briefing Leather Working Group has published a briefing that covers the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Including scope, regulation criteria, due diligence, geo-location definition and benchmarking, together with reporting requirements. Intended as a summary guide for Leather Working Group stakeholders, the briefing makes for a valuable starting point for those that… Continue reading LWG deforestation Briefing
11 September 2023 The Recovery of the Leather Industry Sends Positive Signals as ACLE 2023 came to a Successful Conclusion in Shanghai After a four-year hiatus, the 2023 All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) was held in an optimistic atmosphere at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Halls E1-E7 on August 29-31, 2023. The exhibition… Continue reading The Recovery of the Leather Industry Sends Positive Signals as ACLE 2023 came to a Successful Conclusion in Shanghai
11 September 2023 Polycrisis confronts tanners Dr Mike Redwood writes on Linkedin that we often hear about a struggling company being hit by “a perfect storm” but despite the idea being derided in some circles, the term “polycrisis” still makes more sense. The core concern of the polycrisis concept is that a crisis in one… Continue reading Polycrisis confronts tanners
11 September 2023 China – Shanghai was full of surprises ILM Editor Martin Ricker looks at some of the fundamental issues facing the world’s second largest economy and how the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE), could signal the start of a recovery for tanners. The recent All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) presented a more… Continue reading China – Shanghai was full of surprises
11 September 2023 Brazil – August growth for Brazilian leather export volumes Brazil’s national tanning industry body CICB has reported double-digit growth, in volume for the country’s leather exports for the month of August, reports Leatherbiz. Quoting government statistics, but pointing out that they were preliminary figures, CICB said tanners and packers in Brazil had… Continue reading Brazil – August growth for Brazilian leather export volumes
7 September 2023 Counterfeiting – There are those who are happy to spend $2,000 on a fake Faced with the prospect of spending 2,000 dollars on a fake Birkin, the answer should be “No, no fake at any cost”. But evidently not everyone thinks so. In 2020, the fashion industry lost over $50 billion in… Continue reading Counterfeiting – There are those who are happy to spend $2,000 on a fake
7 September 2023 India – Hidesign reopens store in Chennai Hidesign writes on LinkedIn: We’re absolutely thrilled to share some exhilarating news – Hidesign has reopened the store in Chennai! We invite you to drop by and experience our meticulously crafted collection of bags, accessories, and more. Our team is here to ensure you… Continue reading India – Hidesign reopens store in Chennai
7 September 2023 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Surprisingly high levels of optimism at ACLE Our latest Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter went live on September 5. In it, we are delighted to be able to offer readers a breakdown of the mood and the market dynamic that were on show at the All China Leather Exhibition… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Surprisingly high levels of optimism at ACLE
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
